also drily, 1560s, "without moisture;" 1620s, "without affection;" early 15c., "with apparent unintentional humor or sarcasm," from dry (adj.) + -ly (2).
`I know that', he said dryly
dry rot
dryad
dryas
dry-clean
dryer
dryly
dryness
drywall
du jour
dual
dualism